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Besvinick, Sidney L. – Educational Leadership, 1988
Contends that school science programs should return to the visionary programs of the 1960's, which developed logical thinking and problem solving. These have since given way to a barren emphasis on fact acquisition and "cookbook" lab activities. (TE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving
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Yager, Robert E. – Educational Leadership, 1988
Argues that science programs developed during the 1960's should be replaced by "science/technology/society" (S/T/S) programs, which build on students' curiosity and concern about local problems. (TE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving
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Penick, John E.; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1986
A study of 221 teachers in 50 exemplary science programs shows that teachers in these programs are unlike science teachers in general. This report offers a general profile of exemplary science teachers and summarizes data about their goals, expectations, strategies, and the results they obtain with students. (IW)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education